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Trump Tells Zelensky "You Don't Have Anything Until I Approve It" Before Key Meeting

President Donald Trump stated that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky "doesn't have anything until I approve it," highlighting the US President's perceived leverage ahead of their critical meeting. The two leaders are set to discuss a nearly finalized 20-point peace plan aimed at ending the protracted conflict with Russia. Key negotiation points include security guarantees for Ukraine, territorial control of Donbas, and management of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Zelensky emphasized that the peace plan involves four parties—Ukraine, the US, Russia, and Europe—and cannot be finalized without all sides.

Key Points: Trump to Zelensky: "Doesn't Have Anything Until I Approve It"

  • Trump asserts control over Ukraine aid
  • 20-point peace plan 90% ready
  • Meeting to discuss security guarantees
  • Key issues: Donbas, nuclear plant
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Trump asserts Zelensky 'doesn't have anything until I approve it': Media

Ahead of a Florida summit, Trump asserts ultimate authority over Ukraine aid. The leaders will discuss a 20-point peace plan for the Russia-Ukraine war.

"doesn't have anything until I approve it - Donald Trump"

Washington, Dec 27

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky "doesn't have anything until I approve it," US President Donald Trump said in an exclusive interview with Politico, two days ahead of his meeting with Zelensky in Florida over a peace plan to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict lasting nearly four years.

The two leaders are expected to discuss the framework of a new 20-point peace plan including a proposed demilitarized zone, the management of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, territorial control of Donbas, and US security guarantees after the conflict comes to an end, Xinhua news agency reported.

Meanwhile, Ukrainian President said on Friday that he plans to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine during his upcoming meeting with US President Donald Trump.

Zelensky told reporters that the meeting is scheduled to take place in the US state of Florida on Sunday, according to the Interfax-Ukraine news agency.

He added that Ukraine intends to raise the questions of territorial issues and control over the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant during the talks.

According to Zelensky, the 20-point peace plan is 90 per cent ready and several documents outlining security guarantees have been drafted.

Zelensky said there are four sides to the peace plan, namely, Ukraine, the United States, Russia and Europe, adding that the document can not be signed without Russia and Europe.

"We have agreed on a meeting at the highest level -- with President Trump in the near future," Zelensky wrote earlier on Telegram after a conversation with Rustem Umerov, head of the Ukrainian delegation to the peace talks with the US.

Zelensky said "a lot" could be decided before the New Year.

The remarks came after the United States, Ukraine and European representatives held three-day talks on the Ukraine crisis last week in Miami, Florida.

- IANS

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Priya S
The language is so disrespectful to a leader of a nation at war. Zelensky is fighting for his country's survival. "Doesn't have anything until I approve it" makes it sound like a favour, not a partnership between allies. The US support should be about principles, not personal approval.
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Rohit P
From an Indian perspective, we understand complex geopolitics. A 20-point plan involving US, Europe, Russia, and Ukraine is huge. The Zaporizhzhia plant issue is critical - a nuclear disaster would affect everyone. Hope they find a middle path. The world needs peace.
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Sarah B
Interesting that the meeting is in Florida, not Washington. Makes it feel less formal, more like a deal-making summit. Trump wants to be seen as the dealmaker who ended the war. Let's see if the substance matches the style.
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Vikram M
The real test is whether Russia will agree to sit at the table. Without that, it's all just talk. Also, what security guarantees can the US realistically provide? Will it be another Afghanistan-like situation? Tough questions need clear answers.
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Karthik V
As an Indian, I'm watching this closely. Any major shift in US-Russia relations impacts global dynamics, including our own strategic partnerships. A peace deal could ease global inflation and oil prices, which would be a big relief for us here.

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